If you read my post earlier today (click here if not), you will know why I’ve been listening to a lot of Taylor Swift songs lately. I can’t choose just one favorite. However, I do think this one is the perfect antidote if you find yourself slipping into Trump Derangement Syndrome (click here if you … More Motivational Music Monday: Cure for Trump Derangement Syndrome Edition
Since President Trump’s second term, I have participated in all the national protests organized by 50501 and partners, as well as at least two pop-up protests sponsored by Cary Indivisible, our local organization. But the No Kings rally on October 18 was the biggest and the best of them all. This protest was derided by … More The No Kings Protests Were Great. Now What?
I was talking to a young adult earlier today who said he was depressed because he thought everything in US politics today was “rancid.” I get it. As I write this on Sunday evening, federalized National Guard officers are throwing tear gas canisters at peaceful protesters in Los Angeles. But I told him (just as … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings Day Edition
Yesterday at our Spiritual Center, we had the always delightful Rev. Amy Steinberg as a guest speaker. Amy is always full of energy and enthusiasm and combines her skill as a musician, visual artist, and writer with her deep spiritual insight as a New Thought “mini-star.” It was a wonderful service. I encourage you to … More Motivational Music Monday
Photo by Dan Meyers on Unsplash If not, I get it. Come back later when you’re ready. I was one of the millions of Americans who were, let’s say, disappointed by our 2024 Presidential election results. I really loved and believed in both our first Democratic candidate and our second one, as well as the second one’s new … More OK, I’m Ready to Talk about the Election…Are You?
I am not a big believer in coincidence, but I’m a firm convert to synchronicity. Synchronicity is a concept developed by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung about what he called “meaningful coincidences”—events that line up in a way that feels too connected to be random. Most of us have had an experience like thinking about a … More Celebrate Hallowalimuertos With Me
In my blog post yesterday about the invasion of Ukraine, I confessed my sorrow about the start of a new war and my lack of knowledge about how I as a private citizen can do much to alleviate the situtation. Later that day, I happened upon this video by Hank Green, one of the much-beloved … More What To Do When You Feel Helpless
This blog is all about that quote. During this time when it can be easy to become overwhelmed with worry, fear, and doubt, I think we are all looking for ways to keep ourselves in the light. The Chopra Center is giving that effort a boost by releasing one of its free 21-Day Mediations Experiences. … More Join Oprah and Deepak in Meditating about Hope
Music is another thing the uplifts me and sustains me and entertains me and educates me during troubled times. This weekend, Miles and Letha Costin provided the music during the service at our spiritual center (when we were still having life services–they have all moved online now). I have loved Miles and Letha’s music for … More The Food of Love Plays On
If I had to pick two men who are guaranteed to make me laugh, I would say one is the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, and another is John Oliver, the host of late night political satire show, Last Week Tonight. So … More Laughing With the Dalai Lama
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